AS and A level specifications in English literature will build on the knowledge, understanding and skills established at GCSE, introducing students to the discipline of advanced literary studies, and will require reading of the major literary genres of poetry, prose and drama. Knowledge and understanding Texts studied will include at least two examples of each of the genres of prose, poetry and drama across the course as a whole and cover a minimum of eight texts including: • at least 3 texts published before 1900, including at least one play by Shakespeare • at least one work first published or performed after 2000 • an “unseen text” Students will be required to show knowledge and understanding of: • ways in which writers shape meanings in texts • ways in which individual texts are interpreted by different readers • ways in which texts relate to one another and to the contexts in which they are written and read Skills Students will need to: • read texts in a variety of ways and respond critically and creatively • vary strategies for reading • explore connections across texts identify and consider how attitudes and values are expressed in texts • draw on their understanding of different interpretations • communicate fluently, accurately and effectively their knowledge, understanding and judgement of texts • use literary critical concepts and terminology make appropriate use of the conventions of writing in literary studies, including accurate referencing and use of quotations
Name: English Literature Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20151020 18:58:12 Updated 20160315 14:11:50
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